Unmissable Sardinia

Sardinia is all about light, colours, contrasts and shades. Whether you arrive by air or by sea,
the sea around Sardinia always makes a great impression thanks to the infinite array of blues, turquoise greens and azures it displays. The waters lap the white beaches that line the rocky gorges, awash with white limestone and red granite. From autumn through to spring, green Mediterranean maquis envelops the entire island, giving way to gradations of yellow during the summer.

Sure to be of interest are the cities of Alghero, Bosa and Castelsardo, which still boast intact Medieval centres. The combination of Nuragic towers, domus de janas (burial chambers), giants' tombs and necropolises makes Sardinia a treasure trove of history and culture.

Not to be missed in the north-west of Sardinia

Alghero Historical centre, Cathedral of Santa Maria, Church of San Francesco, Porta Terra Tower, Nuraghe Palmavera, Necropolis of Anghelu Ruju, Neptune's Caves, Le Prigionette protected forest, beaches and reefs. More information on Alghero Stintino Island of Asinara, La Pelosa beach, Capo Falcone, Tonnara Museum. Porto Torres Basilica of San Gavino, Antiquarium Turritano National Archaeological Museum, archaeological park, necropolis of domus de janas at Su Crucifissu Mannu, Balai.

Castelsardo Historical centre, Doria Castle, Cathedral of Sant'Antonio Abate and Church of Santa Maria, Roccia dell'Elefante (Elephant-shaped rock), the Church of Our Lady of Tergu. Sassari Sanna Museum, Cathedral of San Nicola, Church of Santa Maria, Rosello fountain, Francesco Bande Ethnographic Museum, Sassari Brigade Museum. Bosa Historical centre, Serravalle Castle, Church of San Pietro, Cattedrale dell'Immacolata, Convento del Carmine, Church of Nostra Signora di Regnos Altos, Sas conzas.